- Texas is positioning itself as a major data center market while facing scrutiny over industry growth and water usage.
- Data centers are facing scrutiny in Texas regarding their massive water consumption, while the state also permits oil and gas operations that pollute groundwater.
A proposed data center project in East Texas has been reported to threaten the local water supply.
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Updated Jul 18
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A proposed data center project in East Texas has been reported to threaten the local water supply.
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Data centers are facing scrutiny in Texas regarding their massive water consumption, while the state also permits oil and gas operations that pollute groundwater.Also in this story
- The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating data centers regarding water usage, coinciding with Talarico criticizing Paxton's policy reversal.
- The increasing demand for automation is being driven by the expansion of AI infrastructure, impacting data centers and the oil and gas sector.
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East Texas
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